1. What are you good at?A:Drawing Japanese Manga
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at?A:I feel like im turning Japanese LOL
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?A:Do it any way
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!).
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
Example:Tao drawing sample conflict : Tao needs to find a rabbit. sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1:Tao is drawing but keeps it a secret because it was a taboo predicted resolution:He keep it a secret
conflict 2:Volt is mad at Tao because he doesn't pay attention predicted resolution 2:Tao will try harder
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating?A:He had a bone splinter stuck in his jaw
2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem?A:Tao pulled it out
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea?A: I think it's a good idea because their might be food in their
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do?A:A. draw
A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?A:B. a bone splinter
A. food
B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?A:C. hunt
A. walk on a leash
B. swim the river
C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?A:D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are
D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
I'll fell like i have power because im a leader of a tribe. Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas. A:Tao's mother was brave, and went threw a lot for Tao.
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?A:A horse and a wolf
2. Which is easier for him and why?A:Its easier for Tao to draw a wolf because he has one
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6
CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questions
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?A:He painted and he hunted with the wolfdog
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?A:The painting one
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?A:He is a good man he cares for his tribe. Thats good,but the bad thing is he yells a Tao and he is just a boy
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7
CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.
1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.A:I don't agree with Grey Bread everyone has the right to do what they want.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer.A:I'f playing video games was a taboo I will kill my self.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 8
1. An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.A:I don't know that not my choice
2. Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?
A:I imagine a dude running a nail salon super creepy.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 9
1. What does this tell you about his character?A:Grey bread is a wise old man
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 10
1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?A:There mammoths
2. What almost happened to Tao?A:He almost got step on by a mammoth
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11
CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11
Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?A:Yes he is but he is strict
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?A:Yes I would
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12
CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 12
1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?A:Vegies
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?A:Grey bread mite die
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13
1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 14
1. Why does Tao cross the river?
2. What decision does Graybeard reach?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15
What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18
CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.
Prewrite
1. What are you good at?A:Drawing Japanese Manga2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at?A:I feel like im turning Japanese LOL
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at?A:Do it any way
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!).2. Predict the resolution of each conflict.
Example:Tao drawing
sample conflict : Tao needs to find a rabbit.
sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1:Tao is drawing but keeps it a secret because it was a taboo
predicted resolution:He keep it a secret
conflict 2:Volt is mad at Tao because he doesn't pay attention
predicted resolution 2:Tao will try harder
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating?A:He had a bone splinter stuck in his jaw2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem?A:Tao pulled it out
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? Why might this be a bad idea?A: I think it's a good idea because their might be food in their
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do?A:A. draw
A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?A:B. a bone splinter
A. food
B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?A:C. huntA. walk on a leash
B. swim the river
C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?A:D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are
D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
I'll fell like i have power because im a leader of a tribe. Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas.
A:Tao's mother was brave, and went threw a lot for Tao.
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?A:A horse and a wolf2. Which is easier for him and why?A:Its easier for Tao to draw a wolf because he has one
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 15, 2009 Read Chapter 6
CLASSWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Answer the following questionsChapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?A:He painted and he hunted with the wolfdog
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?A:The painting one
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?A:He is a good man he cares for his tribe. Thats good,but the bad thing is he yells a Tao and he is just a boy
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.A:I don't agree with Grey Bread everyone has the right to do what they want.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer.A:I'f playing video games was a taboo I will kill my self.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 81. An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.A:I don't know that not my choice
2. Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?
A:I imagine a dude running a nail salon super creepy.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 91. What does this tell you about his character?A:Grey bread is a wise old man
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 101. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?A:There mammoths
2. What almost happened to Tao?A:He almost got step on by a mammoth
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?A:Yes he is but he is strict
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?A:Yes I would
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 121. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?A:Vegies
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?A:Grey bread mite die
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 131. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 141. Why does Tao cross the river?
2. What decision does Graybeard reach?
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Read Chapter 16CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Chapter 16Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question.
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.